Strategic Value of an AI Gigafactory for the Netherlands and Europe (hcss.nl)

• AI Gigafactory can strengthen digital autonomy if ownership and governance are European.
• Netherlands has a strong starting position due to existing AI ecosystems.
• Energy consumption is manageable with smart integration and grid cooperation.

"This HCSS position paper analyzes conditions under which an AI Gigafactory (AIGF) can create strategic value for the Netherlands and Europe. An AIGF can enhance digital autonomy, economic growth, and societal innovation, while raising energy, spatial, and governance challenges. Recommendations include tying public investments to European suppliers, reserving compute capacity for Dutch entities, and integrating energy planning from the start."